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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.01, 41,766.45 and 16,836.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.01, 41,766.45 and 16,836.98 is: 23,234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.01 : 41,766.45 = 16,836.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.01/41,766.45 = 16,836.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.01x = 41,766.45 × 16,836.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.01x = 703,220,674.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,220,674.49/30,266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,234.67

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